American Federation of Teachers

“Westchester school for special children has its form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established a review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. The form 990 is reviewed by management and the board of directors. It is then sent electronically to the board of members of the organization, after filing with the irs.”

“The conflict of interest policy is applicable to all employees, consultants, volunteers, and officers of the organization. When a potential conflict of interest does confront an employee in the performance of his/her job, the employee is obligated to disclose its existence promptly to his/her supervisor, or the executive director. All reports will be reviewed promptly and addressed as appropriate. The employee should excuse his/her self from any decision that is made with respect to the transaction if a conflict is determined to exist. Any reported conflict of interest or percieved conflict is determined to exist. Any reported conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest will be reviewed with the executive director and the board of directors at the discretion of the executive director. A final outcome will be determined. In the event that it is not clear that a conflict of interest exists, the individual with the potential conflict shall disclose the circumstances to his or her supervisor, human resource manager or chief of staff who will discuss the circumstances with the executive director. The executive director will make the final determination. The determination will be at the executive directors discretion to bring the matter to the wssc board of directors for further review and approval. Members of the wssc board of directors and executive staff will review and sign off on the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis. All other employees will receive training on our conflict of interest/code of ethics policy and will sign off upon hire.”

“The executive directors salary is negotiated by contract. Every effort is made to arrive at a fair compensation. The school uses comparisons to other similar agencies as well as the state bed screen limits under the rate methodology. The current contract was for three years, which the board approves and documents in their board minutes.”

“The organization makes its form 990 available for the public inspection as required under section 6104 of the internal revenue code. The return is posted on guidestar.org and other similar types of websites. In addition, the financial statements, conflict of interest policy, articles of incorporation, form 1023 and by-laws are also available by written request at the schools offices or by calling the organization directly at (914) 376-4300.”

“Strengths and weaknesses of each student. Provided comprehensive diagnostics and intervention services in areas of speech and language development, auditory processing, oral motor functions related to speech, feeding skills, swallowing and voice. Physical therapy: provides each physically challenged child with the best oppotunities to maximize their physical capabilities. Occupational therapy: provides therapy to assist the children in attaining their highest level of functioning within their environment. Psychological services: provides individuals, group, and family counseling as prescribed by the student's individual education plan. Promotes home school relationships by direct contact with parents and other family members through onsite consultations and telephone contacts. Behavioral therapy services: help students adapt to their new environment; assists students in the transitional and emotional issues; aims to develop strategies in conjunction with the student and classroom staff that enable the student to achieve his potential. Home behavior therapy: available to all developmentally disabled individuals living with their families in westchester county who are experiencing difficulties functioning in the community. Aims to enable developmentally disabled individuals to increase their potions for living, working and playing in their community by maximizing each person's independence.”

“The school services children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Pre-school: from ages 3 through 5, children who are identified with a variety of developmental delays that requires intervention. Integrates job related academics, interpersonal, pre-vocational, and vocational skills. The goal of the program is the adquisition of basic job attitudes and employability skills necessary for successful assimilation into the adult world of employment and community living. Educational and vocational program: highly individualized methods employed to achieve the unique set of strengths and weaknesses of each student. Provided comprehensive diagnostics and intervention services in areas of speech and language development, auditory processing, oral motor functions related to speech, feeding skills, swallowing and voice. Physical therapy: provides each physically challenged child with the best oppotunities to maximize their physical capabilities. Occupational therapy: provides therapy to assist the children in attaining their highest level of functioning within their environment. Psychological services: provides individuals, group, and family counseling as prescribed by the student's individual education plan. Promotes home school relationships by direct contact with parents and other family members through onsite consultations and telephone contacts. Behavioral therapy services: help students adapt to their new environment; assists students in the transitional and emotional issues; aims to develop strategies in conjunction with the student and classroom staff that enable the student to achieve his potential. Home behavior therapy: available to all developmentally disabled individuals living with their families in westchester county who are experiencing difficulties functioning in the community. Aims to enable developmentally disabled individuals to increase their potions for living, working and playing in their community by maximizing each person's independence.”